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Misere Family History

Misere Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Miser, Maser, Mier, Mestre, Miner, Miele, Moser, Mistry, Eisele

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Where is the Misere family from?

You can see how Misere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misere families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Misere families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Misere's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Misere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Misere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misere. 100% of Misere men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Misere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Misere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misere census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Misere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Misere. For the veterans among your Misere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misere lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Misere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Misere in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misere ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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